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Altoona Pennsylvania Map

Explore Altoona, Pennsylvania, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Altoona, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Altoona, Pennsylvania Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Altoona, Pennsylvania. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Pennsylvania or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Altoona.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Altoona
State	Pennsylvania (PA)
County	Blair County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.508052
Longitude	-78.401114
Population	43,963
Density	1733.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	16601, 16602, 16603
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Hollidaysburg
School District	Altoona Area School District

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About Altoona, Pennsylvania

Altoona is a locality in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of 43,963. The population density is 1733.7 people per km². Altoona is located at 40.5081°N, 78.4011°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Altoona is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 16601, 16602, 16603.

Altoona occupies a distinctive space where the earth rises in purposeful ridges and folds, reflecting the rugged character of the inland landscape. It lies 30.7 miles east-northeast of Johnstown, PA (from Johnstown, PA: bearing 64°T), and is situated 6.3 miles north of Hollidaysburg. The land here is defined by the proximity of the Allegheny Mountains, which stand six miles away as a constant, silhouetted presence against the shifting sky. Water makes its quiet way through the territory, with the Little Juniata River flowing just one mile from the center, while the calm waters of Oakton Reservoir sit at a similar distance. Residents find a familiar outdoor refuge at the 10th Street Playground, a space that serves as a necessary anchor for the neighborhood. When the light of late afternoon strikes the slopes, the terrain takes on a sharp, clear definition, emphasizing the deep, quiet isolation of the nearby Carson Valley.

Altoona emerged as a deliberate creation of the mid-nineteenth century, designed specifically to serve the burgeoning needs of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The necessity of navigating the steep grades of the surrounding incline dictated the placement of the settlement, turning a quiet tract of land into a vital junction of iron and steam. Early laborers and engineers transformed the topography, laying down tracks that would eventually define the movement of goods and people across the region. This history is not merely a collection of dates, but a tangible weight that persists in the architecture and the orientation of the streets. Altoona grew because the machines demanded it, and that original mechanical pulse remains embedded in the way the buildings address the sky.

Economic life in Altoona continues to evolve from its industrial origins, shifting from the heavy maintenance of locomotives toward a broader base of healthcare, retail, and regional services. The infrastructure of the town reflects this transition, with modernized rail lines still moving freight through the corridor, supported by a network of roads that connect the local workforce to the wider state. Education plays a significant role in the daily rhythm, as the Penn State Altoona campus provides a locus for academic growth and intellectual exchange. The labor of the past has left behind a sturdy, functional foundation, allowing the town to manage its resources with a deliberate, pragmatic focus. Altoona maintains a steady pace of industry, where the sound of transit and the hum of commerce are as common as the changing seasons.

Cultural life in Altoona finds expression in the loyalty directed toward college sports and the enduring traditions of local festivals. The community gathers for events that mark the calendar, fostering a sense of continuity that bridges the gap between generations. While no professional major-league team claims the town, the devotion to collegiate athletics provides a shared language for residents during the autumn months. Landmarks such as the Horseshoe Curve remain central to the identity of Altoona, serving as a reminder of the ingenuity required to conquer the steep rises of the interior. The atmosphere here is shaped by the presence of the Allegheny Mountains and the straightforward, unadorned character of the people who make their lives in the shadow of those high, wooded ridges.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Veterans Field Baseball Park (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 269° W
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art (Museum) — 0.5 mi, 359° N
Garden Heights Basketball Courts & Baseball Field (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 182° S
Westfall Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 292° W
Valley View County Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 078° E
Brush Mountain Woodlands (Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 133° SE
Great Auk (Public Artwork) — 2.4 mi, 350° N
Leap-The-Dips (Theme Park) — 2.6 mi, 175° S
State Game Land 166 (State Resource Management Area) — 4.3 mi, 087° E
Wopsononock Lookout (Viewpoint) — 4.6 mi, 333° NW
Korean War Memorial (Monument) — 4.9 mi, 143° SE
Old In-town Altoona airstrip (Monument) — 5.2 mi, 029° NE
Canoe Creek State Park (State Park) — 5.7 mi, 109° E
Quarry (Historic Ruins) — 6.3 mi, 101° E
Old Duncansville Airmail field (Attraction) — 6.8 mi, 201° S
Galliztin Tuneels Museum (Museum) — 8.1 mi, 257° W
Ashville Monumnet (Monument) — 8.4 mi, 295° NW
Cresson Railroad Observation Platform (Attraction) — 10.4 mi, 253° W
Prince Gallitzin State Park (State Park) — 10.7 mi, 341° N
Keirn Family World War II Museum (Museum) — 12.3 mi, 270° W
Tyrone Historical Society (Museum) — 13.9 mi, 037° NE
Spruce Creek Rail Tunnel West Portal (Attraction) — 15.7 mi, 066° NE
Spruce Creek Rail Tunnel East Portal (Attraction) — 15.8 mi, 066° NE
Grace Nature Trail (Nature Reserve) — 16.0 mi, 035° NE
Nathan's Divided Nature Education Center (Nature Reserve) — 16.7 mi, 269° W
Cambria County Historical Society (Museum) — 17.1 mi, 266° W
Trough Creek Wild Area (State Wilderness) — 18.3 mi, 136° SE

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